Energy Storage

Today, no major electric vehicle market is growing without supportive governmental policy. Indeed, policy drivers, ranging from upfront purchase subsidies and emissions targets to minor perks such as lane privileges and free parking, have been key enablers for consumers to switch from fossil fuelled vehicles, nurturing the market until price barriers are lowered.

EV Summit Online Series: EV Trucks In partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Green.TV

"How to master your hybrid and electric vehicle battery pack's thermal, electrical and mechanical challenges" was presented online on 26 Jun 2020. The event included talks from ten companies in the electric vehicle industry.

IDTechEx CEO, Raghu Das & Technology Analysts, Dr Alex Holland & Dr Na Jiao, discuss Lithium-ion battery recycling and the current market.

In this study, we look at the specification and market share of premium battery-electric cars, where 'premium' is defined as a car with a base-model price starting above $50,000.

The bus market is at a crossroads. The pressing need for cities around the world to improve air quality, alongside commitments by many governments to address climate change, are powering plans to deliver zero on-road emission city bus fleet solutions. Over the next decade these efforts will see major cities increasingly refuse to purchase anything but zero-emission buses, as they deliver on promised zero-emission zones to protect the health of their citizens.

Researchers show that affordable materials could prove key for improving the batteries used in electric vehicles. The breakthrough was analyzed and confirmed with the Canadian Light Source.

The world's first commercial liquid air battery project planned for Trafford, Greater Manchester, will help the UK make the most of its solar and wind energy.

Thermal management of batteries for electric vehicles is a crucial issue. It is important not only for safety and thermal runaway prevention, but also for the performance and longevity of the battery.